Denmark

Wind energy sector asks for more subsidies

Jyllands-Posten, 2010-10-29
Vindmølleindustrien, the trade association of the Danish wind energy sector, has proposed that subsidies to offshore wind power should be tripled in Denmark. From the current DKK 0.25 (EUR 0.03 USD 0.05) per kWh that are paid in addition to the market price, the association would like to see an increase to DKK 0.85-0-90 per kWh. The aim would be to secure Denmark's position as a forerunner in the development of offshore-based wind energy.

Estonia

Eesti Energia targets Pakri as possible location for NPP

E24.ee, 2010-10-31
In Estonia, Sandor Liive, CEO of the state-run power utility Eesti Energia, says the report of geological studies commissioned by Eesti Energia in 2009 on the Suur-Pakri Island regarding the possible location for the targeted nuclear power plant project, prove that Suur-Pakri would be very good for the location of a nuclear power plant. Mr Liive says Suur Pakri, however, lacks a port, with Olkiluoto in a better position in that sense.

Germany

Evonik to give up Steag completely in three to five years

Financial Times Deutschland, 2010-11-03
According to information obtained by German daily Financial Times Deutschland (FTD), German Evonik Group is planning to withdraw entirely from the energy business in three to five years' time. Following the imminent sale of an initial 51% stake in its energy division Steag, Evonik also set to sell the remaining stake later on.

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